Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made her stop
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
won't be back for many a day
My heart is down my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls sway to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
Though I have been from Maine to Mexico
But I'm sad to say
I'm on my way
I won't be back for many a day
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Down the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Akey rice, salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time of year
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
won't be back for many a day
My heart is down my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
My heart is down my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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